Anticipate Quote by Arundhati Bhattacharya
“When borrowers anticipate that politicians might cancel their loans, they stop paying.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on financial stability, 2015
If borrowers expect political interference, they lose trust and stop repaying loans.
In simple terms: Political risk undermines loan repayment.
Build transparent, stable loan policies.
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Type
When to use this quote
- bank lending
- government subsidies
- micro‑finance
- loan contracts
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can lenders mitigate perceived political risk?
- What communication builds borrower confidence?
Even stable policies can be vulnerable to sudden political shifts.